ScotRail 12 month pilot
From 1st April 2025, a 12 month pilot is being introduced by ScotRail which will enable those who have a Sight Impaired National Entitlement Card (NEC) with the Ceye+1 symbol to bring a companion with them at no cost when travelling together on trains within Scotland on ScotRail services.
The blind cardholder can be accompanied by 1 companion who will be granted free travel with the cardholder”. Further information can be found on ScotRail website
There are a range of concessionary travel schemes throughout Fife and to use them, you'll need a MyFife card. Your MyFife card will display one or more of the following symbols in the bottom right-hand corner:
This symbol on your card means you are entitled to free Scotland-wide bus travel and discounted rail travel between any two rail stations in Fife for £1 per single journey.
The +1 symbol on your card means a companion can travel with you for free on the bus and also means your companion can accompany you for half fare between any two rail stations in Fife.
The eye symbol will be on your card if you are severely sight-impaired (blind) or sight-impaired (partially sighted) and indicates that you are entitled to free Scotland-wide bus travel, free rail travel within Scotland, free travel on the Edinburgh tram route and free ferry travel within Scotland.
The ‘Young Scot’ scheme provides various discounts to those under the age of 26. The card will also contain a ‘PASS’ logo hologram, meaning it is accepted as proof of age. The Young Scot card provides the user with free bus travel if they are under the age of 22 (if the card has been activated for this service). Full-time volunteers aged 22-25 will be eligible for discounted travel. Discounted rail travel is also available to Young Scot holders aged 16 - 18, or those who are full-time volunteers.
Children aged 5-10 years old can be given a card making them eligible for free bus travel, (if the card has been activated for this service). This card will have no symbol on it. Depending on the symbol, you may be entitled to the following benefits:
Depending on the symbol, you may be entitled to the following benefits:
Your MyFife card gives you free bus travel throughout Scotland on local registered and long-distance bus services. You can travel all day, every day – there’s no time or boundary restrictions, or charges for bus travel within Scotland.
You can also travel to and from Carlisle from Dumfries and Galloway and to and from Berwick-upon-Tweed from the Scottish Borders. Your card doesn't allow you free bus travel within Carlisle or Berwick-upon-Tweed.
Back To TopYour NEC card lets you travel on all scheduled rail services operating between any two train stations within Fife, for a £1 single fare or £2 for a return. You can make as many journeys as you like. Please note: tickets are only valid on the day of purchase, full details can be found on the ScotRail website. Further details on the Fife discounted rail scheme can be found in the Concessionary Rail Scheme Information Sheet.
Tickets are only valid on the day of purchase and must be purchased before boarding your train if the station’s ticket office is open. Concessionary tickets can only be issued on the train to customers who join at unmanned stations, or where the booking office is closed. On-train staff are otherwise obliged to charge the full standard fare if a ticket is not purchased before boarding.
If you don't qualify for concessionary travel, or you want to travel by train outside Scotland, you may wish to buy a Disabled Persons Rail Card. If you are aged 60 or over, you can buy a Senior Railcard. Both cards offer discounts of up to a third of rail travel across Britain.
Back To TopIf you have difficulty using normal buses, you may be able to use the ‘Ring & Ride’ and ‘Dial-a-Ride’ services. These services are operated by us with fully accessible minibuses. See Demand Responsive Transport for more information.
Back To TopIf your card shows the "eye" symbol, you will be entitled to free travel on the Edinburgh tram route. This includes journeys to and from Edinburgh Airport. If your card also shows the +1, then your companion can also travel free. More information can be found on the Edinburgh Trams website.
Back To TopIf your card shows the “eye” symbol you will be entitled to free ferry travel throughout Scotland.
Back To TopYoung Persons Bus Travel:
If you are under 22 and your MyFife card has been activated for travel, you will be able to travel free on the bus throughout Scotland. In addition, your card can be used on most services to and from Carlisle and to and from Berwick-upon-Tweed from anywhere in Scotland.
Young Persons Rail Travel:
If you're aged 16-18 or a full-time volunteer under 26 years old, you'll receive a discount on the train by simply presenting your valid Young Scot card when buying your rail ticket at stations, or on-board trains where no ticket issuing facilities are available.
The discount is generally a third off most rail fares, a third off most advance purchases and 50% off all weekly or monthly tickets.
Back To TopAdditionally, the following may be useful whether you are a Myfife NEC cardholder or not:
If you need extra assistance now and again whilst travelling, such as a little more time to get on and off public transport or a need to ask for help, you can get a Thistle Assistance Card. It comes with peel-off stickers which advise the driver of the assistance you may need to make you feel safer and more comfortable. Add a sticker to your card along with any other details that you think will be useful and show it to the driver.
More information on the Thistle Assistance Card is available on their website.
Back To TopPLEASE NOTE – these services are operated by volunteers and may be subject to change
RVS offer a transport service for older people who may find it difficult to use public transport. Volunteers use a combination of their own cars or adapted vehicles depending on the local area. You may need to go to a hospital or GP appointment, or just a trip into town or visit a friend. There is a charge for this service, currently £4 for the first mile and 60 pence per mile thereafter.
If you live in East Fife, you can call RVS Community Transport on 01592 269654 or email them on fifegnhs@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.
If you live in Central or West Fife, you can call Community Companions Transport on 01592 800362 or email them on FifeCCT@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.
Back To TopThis leaflet shows various transport options, services and helpful contact details that can be useful if you are travelling throughout Fife and need some assistance with your travel.
Back To TopRead more information on Transport Scotland's Concessionary Travel Scheme.
Read more up-to-date information and frequently asked questions (FAQs) about your Scottish National Entitlement card.
